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Hot Snakes - Audit in Progress

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Audit in Progress is the third studio album by San Diego rock band Hot Snakes, released in 2004 through Swami Records. The group included John Reis and Rick Froberg, whose earlier work together included the influential post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu. The album's clipped guitars, forceful drumming, and urgent vocals combine garage punk with post-hardcore precision. It completed the band's initial three-album run before an extended hiatus.

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Is Audit in Progress the third Hot Snakes album?

Yes, Audit in Progress is the third studio album by Hot Snakes, released in 2004 on Swami Records, the label run by guitarist John Reis. The San Diego band had previously released Automatic Midnight in 2000 and Suicide Invoice in 2002.

Who is in Hot Snakes and were they in other bands?

Hot Snakes was formed by John Reis and Rick Froberg, who had previously played together in the influential San Diego post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu. The lineup on Audit in Progress also included bassist Gar Wood and drummer Mario Rubalcaba, who joined for this album after previous drummer Jason Kourkounis departed.

What label released Audit in Progress by Hot Snakes?

Audit in Progress was released by Swami Records, the independent label founded by John Reis. Reis has been a central figure in San Diego rock, also leading Rocket from the Crypt, and Swami Records served as the home for Hot Snakes' releases.

Did Hot Snakes tour after Audit in Progress was released?

Hot Snakes toured extensively behind Audit in Progress after its 2004 release, playing clubs and festivals in the US and internationally. The band eventually went on hiatus after the album cycle, before reuniting several years later with Jericho Sirens in 2018.

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